NIE & TIE Appointments in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
The Canary Islands have 339,000 foreign residents (15% of population). Las Palmas province covers Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, and Lanzarote. The islands attract digital nomads, retirees, and EU citizens.
Las Palmas Province Offices
Gran Canaria
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Main office
- Telde. Second city, alternative option
- Maspalomas/Playa del Inglés. Tourist south, busy
Other Islands
- Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura)
- Arrecife (Lanzarote)
Find Your Nearest Office
Policía Nacional Office Locator →
How to Book Your Appointment
- Go to Cita Previa Extranjería (search Google for “cita previa extranjería”) (the site may be slow or temporarily unavailable. Keep trying)
- Select province: Las Palmas
- Choose procedure:
- NIE: “Policía. Certificados y Asignación de NIE”
- TIE: “Policía. Toma de huellas (expedición de tarjeta)”
- Enter passport number and details
- Select office
- Print confirmation
No Appointments Available?
- Try Telde or other Gran Canaria offices
- Check Fuerteventura or Lanzarote (inter-island flights are cheap)
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife province is an alternative
- Check early morning
Empadronamiento in Las Palmas
Online/Phone: laspalmasgc.es
Phone: 928 44 60 00
You’ll receive SMS/email confirmation with appointment details and a reminder 24 hours before.
Common Situations in Las Palmas
Digital Nomads: Las Palmas is a top digital nomad hub. Year-round mild weather. Digital Nomad Visa →
Retirees: Popular with Germans and Scandinavians. Non-Lucrative Visa →
EU Citizens: Large German and British community. EU Registration →
What to Bring
For NIE (EX-15)
- ☐ Passport + copy
- ☐ EX-15 form
- ☐ Justification document
- ☐ Modelo 790-012 paid
For TIE (EX-17)
- ☐ Passport + copy
- ☐ EX-17 form
- ☐ Approval resolution
- ☐ Photo 32x26mm
- ☐ Modelo 790-012 paid
Las Palmas Appointment FAQ
Can I use Santa Cruz de Tenerife offices instead?
Yes. NIE/TIE from any province is valid. Flights between Gran Canaria and Tenerife are frequent and cheap. Check both provinces for availability.
Is Las Palmas good for digital nomads?
Yes. Las Palmas consistently ranks as one of Europe’s top digital nomad destinations. Year-round warm weather, fast internet, and a large expat community. The Digital Nomad Visa is popular here.